Marisa Berenson
Marisa Berenson | |
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Berenson in 2013 | |
| Born | Vittoria Marisa Schiaparelli Berenson February 15, 1947 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Spouses | James Randall
(m. 1976; div. 1978) Aaron Richard Golub
(m. 1982; div. 1987) |
| Children | Starlite Melody Randall |
| Relatives | Elsa Schiaparelli (grandmother) Berry Berenson (sister) Anthony Perkins (brother-in-law) Oz Perkins (nephew) Elvis Perkins (nephew) |
Vittoria Marisa Schiaparelli Berenson (born February 15, 1947) is an American model and actress. A granddaughter of designer Elsa Schiaparelli, she rose to international prominence in the late 1960s and 1970s. Berenson was a top model, appearing on the covers of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Known as the "Queen of the Scene," she became a style icon known for her eclectic and bohemian-chic aesthetic.
Berenson transitioned to film with notable roles including Death in Venice (1971) and achieved critical acclaim as Natalia Landauer in Cabaret (1972), for which she won the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress and received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations. Her other film appearances include Barry Lyndon (1975), S.O.B. (1981), and I Am Love (2009). In 2001, she made her Broadway debut in the revival of Design for Living.